Responsible gaming: limits, warning signs and support
Betting usually becomes a problem gradually: a slightly bigger deposit, a session that runs past midnight, a loss you need to win back. This page covers the tools that help you stay in control, the signs that it's slipping, and where to get support.
Age and legality
You must be 18 or older to bet. Online betting isn't licensed in Bangladesh and gambling is restricted by law, so check the position where you live before you play.
Tools to use from day one
Deposit limits
A daily, weekly or monthly cap on what you can add. Set it before you need it.
Session time limits
Crash and arcade rounds take seconds. A phone timer works if the site doesn't offer one.
Time-out
A short break that locks the account for a day to a few weeks.
Self-exclusion
A longer, often irreversible closure. Ask live chat to set it up.
If you can't find one of these tools in your account settings, ask live chat to apply it for you.
Warning signs
- Betting more to win back losses.
- Borrowing money, or using money meant for bills or family, to bet.
- Hiding how much you bet from people close to you.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
- Betting to escape stress or low mood.
Recognising one or two of these is a reason to pause and use the tools above. Recognising several is a reason to talk to someone.
Where to get support
- Gambling Therapy: free online support for people affected by gambling worldwide, with chat and forums.
- Gamblers Anonymous: peer support groups, including online meetings.
- If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis helpline straight away.
If you're worried about someone else
Talk at a calm moment, about specific things you've noticed rather than labels. Avoid paying off their debts, which can keep the cycle going. Gambling Therapy also supports family members.